heavy clunking 08 A3 S line

hi

I have searched the forums and come across similar but cant locate my actual fault.

I have a 2008 s line A3 3DR.

since purchase (3 months ago) there has been a noise from the rear...

I would best describe it as a hollow clunk, reasonably loud and has gotten slightly worse as time has gone on.

I have had 2 garages look at it to no avail, first said they cant find nothing, nothing is loose or looks worn but suggested maybe the sport suspension is set too hard but they would require to strip all the components down ($$$).

The second garage claimed it was a worn tie rod, which they changed and it made no difference.


any suggestions are welcome!

I have tried that, noise is still there

sliced said:

Does the clunking happen when you drive normally, on a flat or bumpy surface, acclerating, steady or braking? any extra info would be nice

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The slightest bump in the road causes it. acceleration, turning or braking doesn't noticeably effect the severity of the noise.